Defense News Army 2024
European Re-armament: GDELS-SBS Reactivates Artillery Cannon Manufacturing Capabilities
General Dynamics European Land Systems - Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS) announced on June 11, 2024, the reactivation of its large-caliber canno...
Germany to provide additional Patriot Air Defense Missiles to Ukraine
On June 12, 2024, during a visit to Germany with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the German Defense Minister announced the donation of 100...
ST Engineering to demonstrate battle-proven Bronco 3 and ExtremV all-terrain vehicles at Eurosatory 2024
ST Engineering, a Singaporean company, has announced that its latest (and battle-proven) Bronco 3 all-terrain tracked vehicle will be featured in a...
Netherlands to Supply Additional Patriot Air Defense Radar and Missile Launcher Units to Ukraine
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced via their X account (Ex Twitter) on June 11, 2024, that the Netherlands will further support Ukraine's ai...
Ukraine Destroys Russian UR-77 Demining Vehicle in a Night Attack
Ukrainian soldiers have released a video showing the step-by-step destruction of a Russian UR-77 "Meteorite" demining vehicle. The enemy engineerin...
Norway to Update Air Defense with Purchase of AIM-120C-8 Missiles from US
On June 11, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential foreign military sale to Norway, involving advanced AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Ran...
US Plan to Flood Taiwan Strait with Drones to Counter China
On May 6, 2024, in response to escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, unveile...
Finland Sends Developing Equipment to Ukraine to Gain Insights
The Finnish Defense Forces believe that the experience gained from supplying arms to Ukraine will be highly beneficial for the development of new F...
China's 60th Research Institute presents Z-6B helicopter drone to improve naval accuracy
As reported by Rupprecht_A on May 26, 2024, the Z-6B unmanned helicopter was recently showcased at the Nanjing Low-altitude Economic Development Co...
China Delivers New 4×4 CS/VP14 and VP11 Armored Vehicles to Burkina Faso
On June 10, the Burkina Faso Armed Forces received a new batch of 4×4 armored vehicles from the People's Republic of China. During a ceremony atten...
US Army deploys nearly 100 new M2A3 and M3A3 Bradley IFVs near Russia
As reported by the US Army on June 4, 2024, soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division received nearly 100 Bradley Inf...
Mauritania Acquires Chinese Armored Vehicles Including WMA-301
Mauritania has acquired a range of Chinese-made armored vehicles, notably the WMA-301. The President of the Republic of Mauritania, Mr. Mohamed Oul...
Belgian company John Cockerill to deliver BV 206 medical evacuation vehicles to Ukraine
On June 11, 2024, the Belgian company John Cockerill announced its engagement in adapting and supplying Bandvagn 206 (BV 206) all-terrain vehicles ...
Norway launches first Leopards 2A7 MBT production line
Norway opens its own production of Leopard 2 tanks, with the Franco-German holding KNDS and the Norwegian company RITEK signing an agreement to org...
Impressive Destruction of a Russian Turtle Tank in Ukraine
A video shared on social media by the 46th brigade of the Ukrainian army shows the brutal destruction of a Russian "Turtle Tank," a modified armore...
Could Rheinmetall's new hybrid vehicle replace the Gepard 1A2 anti-aircraft gun?
On 8 June 2024, the Twitter account Ömer Çay shared a picture, which appears to be authentic after verification, revealing a new hybrid vehicle, li...
IDDEA Selects ArmyRecognition Group for Strategic Communication Effort
IDDEA (International Digital Defense Equipment Agency) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Army Recognition Group, a renowned c...
Finnish Company Sako Develops New TRG 62 A1 Sniper Rifle
Sako, the renowned Finnish manufacturer known for its precision firearms, has announced the launch of its new sniper rifle, the TRG 62 A1, equipped...
Indian Forces get new AXISCADES Man Portable Counter Drone Systems
The Indian Army has taken an important step forward by equipping itself with the Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS), designed and manufactur...